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The insider expertise your local business needs to compete online. Small Business Small Talk brings you informative conversations with digital marketing experts who specialize in online marketing for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What You Should Know About the Customer Journey | Small Business Small Talk

Welcome back to Small Business Small Talk! In this episode, Dan, Sarah, and Ian dive into one of the most important topics for business owners: the customer journey. We break down what the customer journey really looks like (hint: it’s not a straight line), how many touchpoints it takes before a customer chooses your business, and why an integrated marketing strategy matters at every stage. From…

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3 Marketing Mindsets for Success

➜ Listen to Small Business Small Talk powered by Hibu on all your favorite podcast listening platforms as well as on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W15SWiSoVaw&list=PLfrGu6aZ9uNyopCcBjKS68Sp_OY7IpduP Ready to take your local business to the next level? In this video, we break down three essential marketing mindsets to help you get found online, reach the right customers, and make…

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How AI could impact your small business

AI is everywhere – it’s on our phones, it’s in our cars, and it’s definitely having an affect on how customers find your business online. On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, hosts Ian Messinger and Lauren Schenk discuss the growing power of AI with Hibu's Chief Information Officer Ira Klein and Senior Project Manager Gretchen Ast. They talk through AI's evolution, including machine…

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Hibu News Update: Enhanced Google Business Profile Optimization

Hibu has enhanced its digital marketing solutions by adding advanced optimization to the client’s Google Business Profile (GBP) which will increase online visibility for Hibu’s small business clients. RC Thompson, Hibu’s AVP of Digital Product Management, walks us through the reasons why GBP optimization is crucial for any digital marketing campaign, and how Hibu is optimizing clients’ profiles.…

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Hibu News Update: Web Push Notifications

Hibu News Update : Now, Hibu clients can get important notifications on their phones, tables, desktops and laptops – wherever they choose. Listen to this very quick update – about 90 seconds, give or take – as Nick Hopkins, Hibu’s VP Product, Strategy & Development, gives us an inside look at Hibu’s new Web Push Notifications. For more information, see our official press release .

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Hibu's Partnership with Amazon Ads and How It Helps Your Small Business

➜ Listen to Small Business Small Talk powered by Hibu on all your favorite podcast listening platforms: https://smallbusinesssmalltalk.buzzsprout.com/ Craig Plummer, Director of Traffic Product Development at Hibu, joins us on the podcast today to discuss how Amazon Ads can support service based small business. Starting in mid-2023, Hibu had the opportunity to partner with Amazon Ads to test…

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Why SEO is Important for Your Small Business

We're talking SEO with Mike Quayle, Managing Director of Marketeering Group – everything from what SEO is to how it can make or break your local business. This quick episode is loaded with information that could dramatically increase your online visibility.

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What makes a good small business website: 2023

Paul Altobelli, Hibu's Website Product Lead, walks us through an in-depth discussion about what your local business website needs to have today to drive in leads and keep you competitive online today. Paul talks about a recent study he did on HVAC websites across the country – what's working, what's missing, and what sets some sites apart from others when searching for local HVAC businesses. If…

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Digital Marketing for Dentists

Today we’re speaking with Dr. Jordan Job, DDS ( @jordanjobdds ) to discuss his journey as both a dentist and small business owner, marketing strategies that have worked for his dental practice, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Here at Hibu, we’re dedicated to helping small businesses across America succeed and grow. If you liked what you heard on this episode, make sure you subscribe…

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Digital Marketing for Salons and Spas

Today we’re speaking with Tracy Brucks, owner of Style and Grace Salon & Day Spa in Champaign, Illinois. Tracy chats with us about her experience navigating the salon and spa business as a new salon owner. After she took over an existing salon business, she both rebranded her business and expanded digital marketing efforts. Listen in as we discuss: Buying an existing business, rebranding, and…

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